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Defiant Celebration: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Receives Rousing Welcome Despite State Ban
The show of support showed her enduring popularity amid ongoing political battles.
Lokoja, Kogi State– Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, received a rousing welcome from her constituents despite a ban on gatherings imposed by the Kogi State Government and the Nigerian Police.
The show of support showed her enduring popularity amid ongoing political battles.
In a video seen by Afrika Eyes, hundreds of well-wishers gathered around Akpoti-Uduaghan as she danced to local music in a jubilant display.
Holding the Nigerian flag aloft, she appeared deeply moved by the show of support, signaling her appreciation and commitment to Nigeria’s sovereignty.
Her public appearance comes amid heightened tensions surrounding her political career.
Meanwhile, last month, the Senate suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for alleged breaches of legislative rules.
However, there are ongoing efforts to recall her from the Red Chamber, further complicating her political future.
The senator, however, insists that she is being politically persecuted. She claims the actions against her are retaliation for her recent sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The allegations have generated controversy within the Senate and beyond, drawing attention to the internal power struggles within Nigeria’s political elite.
Despite the threats to her position, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s supporters remain steadfast.
